Granard

20 Sept 2014

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Coffee Morning

Coffee Morning

A coffee morning in aid of Longford Hospice will be held in the Resource Centre, Granard on this Thursday morning, 18 September from 10.00am to 1pm and again in McElvaney’s Coolarty from 7.00pm to 10.00pm. Your support will be appreciated.

Memorial Mass

A months mind mass for the late Taoiseach Albert Reynolds will take place in St. Mel’s Cathedral Centre Longford at 12 noon on this Saturday, 20 September.

I.C.A.

Are you interested in the history of art and discovering some of the greatest paintings in the world then join renowned art critic and historian Ciaran McGonigal for a series of talks in Granard Branch Library commencing on Thursday, 25 September at 7.30pm. Granard I.C.A. guild in association with Granard Library are hosting the Course with Mr. McGonigal art critic and historian funded by LWETB. All are welcome.

Tidy Towns

Granard Tidy Towns Committee are delighted with their results in this year’s competition. Great credit is due to our small group of volunteers who put so much effort into improving our town and surrounds. With a few more volunteers, you never know where it would bring us next year. It is not all about work, we have loads of fun as well. If you think our town looked well this year and have time, no matter how small to help, please contact any of the committee. A big thank you to Joe Murphy and Maura Sheridan, Granard Area Action Group and the participants on the local Community Employment Scheme. Also to the RSS Scheme who greatly contributed to the work done. Thanks to the many homes and businesses who contributed to our success by putting out floral displays. We would also like to acknowledge the help and co-operation from Longford Co. Co and it’s employees. The painting of buildings organised by Granard Tidy Towns through the Longford County Council Enhancement Scheme is underway. You can find us on Facebook at Granard Tidy Towns Association.

St. Christopher’s

The Granard Branch of St Christopher’s are holding a charity evening with The Merchant Archers at Creegan’s Bunlahy, on Saturday, 4 October 2014. There will be a raffle and door prizes. Admission is €10. Tickets available from committee members or on the door. Please support us and have a great night.

Moatsiders Active Age

Our first meeting of the Autumn season will take place on Thursday, 25 September at 2.30pm in Rath Mhuire Centre. We are looking forward to welcoming everybody back and as usual we have very busy schedule for the coming months including outings, health and well being activities, social events and much more. We always give a warm welcome to new members so if you would like to join us in any of our outings or activities in the coming months you can get in touch with Jackie at 043-6686309.

Rath Mhuire Men’s Social Club

Our first date for getting together is Tuesday, 16 September in Rath Mhuire Resource Centre at 12.30pm. Our club is going from strength to strength and provides members with a forum to avail of a range of activities, trips and outings, as well as the opportunity to engage in many community and social activities, with the added bonus of good company and good food. New members are very welcome – contact Lucy at 043-6686309.

Writer’s Group

Our next meeting will be held on Monday, 29 September in Rath Mhuire Centre at 3pm. We are delighted to say that our recently produced CD ‘Beneath the Moat ‘has completely sold out and we thank everyone who supported us with this project. The group’s aim is to promote creative writing in an enjoyable and relaxed environment and we always welcome new members and new ideas. For any information contact Jackie at 6686309.

Hospice Coffee Morning

Mary McInerney and friends will be holding their annual Hospice Coffee morning in Rath Mhuire Centre on Thursday, 18 September between 10.00 – 1.00pm. and they would be delighted to have your support for this very worthy cause.

Local History/Heritage Group

We have had great interest in the establishment of this group, which we had hoped to start earlier in the year but due to various circumstances we were unable to do so, but we are delighted to say that the group will be starting in October and we will be finalising times and dates in the next couple of weeks. If you are interested or require any details contact Jackie at Rath Mhuire Centre – 043-6686309.

Dolmen Centre, Aughnacliffe

All groups and activities will be recommencing shortly at the Dolmen Centre in Aughnacliffe (Dolmen Failte Active Age Club – Dolmen Day Care Services – North Longford Men’s Group) For any information on any of the activities at the Dolmen Centre contact Jackie or Lucy at 043-6686309. Transport is available for anyone wishing to attend any of the activities at either Rath Mhuire Centre or Dolmen Centre.

“New 2 U” Market Street Granard opening hours as follows: First Tuesday of each month 10.00am to 5.00pm. Fridays: 10.00am to 5.00pm and Saturdays from 11.00am to 5.00pm. For further information contact 085-1503985.

Citizens Information

An information officer from Co. Longford Citizens Information Service will attend Granard Area Action Group Information Office, Main Street, Granard each Thursday morning from 10.30am to 12.30pm.

Rural Transport

Anyone wishing to travel on the Rural Transport buses please contact Seamus Lee at the transport office at LCRL on 043-3345555 or local provider John Maguire at 043-6686180 / Mobile 087-6213526. Single fares are €3.00 and return fare is €5.00. Free Travel Pass Holders travel free and the service is open to everyone.

Bingo

Bingo continues each Wednesday night in the Community Centre, Barrack Street, Granard commencing at 8.45pm. Proceeds go to St. Mary’s GAA and Abbeylara GFC. Your continued support is much appreciated. Jackpot is now €17,300.

Country Markets

Granard Country Markets continue each Friday at Upper Main Street beside the Post Office. They now have local honey in stock as well as the usual supply of beautiful fresh fruit and vegetables; home baking; crafts; firewood etc.

Siopa Lus na Greine

Large selection of Winter clothes now in stock, coats, jackets & boots, come in and browse at your ease in our newly refurbished Siopa. Children’s clothes for all ages, jewellery, toys, books & a treasure trove of bric-a-brac. Please drop in your cast offs to An Siopa or the centre, everything welcome. An Siopa is open Thursday Friday and Saturday 10am to 5pm. All monies earned in the shop goes directly and totally to projects in the Community.

Charity Cycle

A 70k cycle in aid of the Irish Cancer Society will take place on next Sunday, 21 September starting at 9.30am from McElvaney’s Coolarty. Registration from 8.00am. Helmets essential and refreshment provided. More detail contact Brendan Reilly on 087-9263433.

Talent contest

Granard Credit Union Launches Talent Contest CU factor - Have you got the CU factor? if yes you could be on your way to winning the top prize of €500 courtesy of Granard Credit Union. Ten to nineteen year olds in Granard area are being invited to share their talents as part of a new talent competition in the area organised by Granard Credit Union. The talent show is open to all dancers, singers, bands, jugglers, comedy acts etc. The closing date for applications is 25 September 2014. Auditions are scheduled to take place on Saturday 27 September and the local final will take place in Granard Community Centre on Saturday 4 October. The top two acts will go forward to represent Granard Credit Union in the regional final on Saturday the 18 October in Ballinasloe with a top prize of €1,000. Application forms are available from the counter in Granard Credit Union.

Social Dancing

Social Dancing commences in the Park House Hotel, Edgeworthstown on this Thursday, 11 September from 9.00pm to 11.00pm. Come along for a night of fun and great exercise. Admission is €5.00. All are welcome.

Irish Dancing Lessons

The O’ Reilly / Bransfield School of Irish Dancing have resumed all their classes after the summer break. For information of a class near you please text Carole on 087 7181698 all new pupils welcome.

Social Dancing

Social Dancing commences in the Park House Hotel, Edgeworthstown on this Thursday, 11 September from 9.00pm to 11.00pm. Come along for a night of fun and great exercise. Admission is €5.00. All are welcome.

Yoga & Meditation

Deeply relax and unwind body mind and soul. Friday night Yoga Bliss 4 week beginner course Friday 3 October 8 to 9pm at Main Street Granard.Booking essential. To book or for further information contact Virginia on 087 7740901.

Wedding

Congratulations to David Hynes, Higginstown, Granard and Angela Burns, Scotshouse, Co. Monaghan who were married in the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Saturday, 13 September followed by a reception in Crover House, Mountnugent. We wish them every happiness in their married life.

Championship

Congratulations to neighbours St. Columba’s Mullinalaghta on reaching the Co. Final of the Peter Hanley Senior Co. Longford Championship. They will play Killoe on Sunday, 5 October.

Death

The death of Hughie Reynolds, Coolcor, Granard occurred on 12 September at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Longford. Removal took place from St. Joseph’s to St. Mary’s Church, Granard. Funeral Mass was celebrated at 11am on Monday followed by burial in Granardkille Old Cemetery. May he rest in peace. Sympathy is extended to his sister relatives and friends. Sympathy is extended to Maura Sheridan and family, Carragh, Granard on the death of her brother, Brendan Flynn, Clooneen, Bornacoola. May he rest in peace.

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